188: Big A$$ Fans: How Carey Smith Sold it for $500MM & How he‘s Helping Startups Today... ⭐
Carey Smith founded Big Ass Fans in 1999 and served as its Chief Big Ass until the company's sale in 2017. Under his guidance, Big Ass Fans grew an average of 30% a year, with offices across the globe...
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187: How an Ex-Microsoft Employee Becomes a Leading Tech & Software Innovator - Gregory Raiz of RaizLabs
Gregory Raiz is a leader, speaker, and innovator. “The thing that fuels me is the desire to make things that improve people’s lives.” Greg was the founder of Raizlabs, a four-time Inc. 5000 winner and...
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186: Buying & Selling Businesses w/ this International Man of Mystery - Thomas Smale of FE International ⭐
Thomas Smale began his career in the early 2000s when he began building and selling small online companies. This turned into a full-time career when he founded FE International in 2010, growing the bu...
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185: Creating a Collage with Borders | Kevin Borders of Collage.com
Kevin Borders grew up in White Lake, Michigan, and first met Collage.com co-founder Joe Golden in middle school. Kevin holds a bachelor's degree in computer engineering and a Ph.D. in computer science...
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184: This Role Model Reveals How His Software is Helping Construction Businesses ⚒ Ken Auer of RoleModel Software
As a Master Software Craftsman at RoleModel Software, Ken Auer leads some of the most talented software craftsmen in the creation of sustainable software systems. For over four decades, Ken has applie...
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183: How to Start Your First Business with Kristen Harris of Portfolio Creative 🎨 ⭐
Kristen Harris is a Certified Staffing Professional through the American Staffing Association and serves on the ASA National Board of Directors. She is also the Co-Founder of Portfolio Creative, which...
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182: Our Most Open Interview Yet 😱... A Tantalizing Entrepreneurial & Life Journey with Doug Smith of Hawthorne Funds ⭐
Doug Smith started Hawthorne Funds to build and protect his own wealth. That goal remains the same today and he is proud to be the company’s largest investor. Doug is the founder and CEO of Hawthorne ...
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181: Washing your Nuts in the Shower... a Ballsy Approach to Business - Adam Hendle of Ballsy Brand
Adam Hendle created the idea of the Ballsy brand when he was in the shower. Ballsy is an active lifestyle brand providing high-quality men’s personal care products that inspire and motivate thrill-see...
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